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The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education's mission is to design and deliver handcrafted outdoor and adventure education experiences that promote personal growth, professional development, and stewardship in our communities and the natural environment.

Based minutes from the sandy white beaches of the Atlantic Ocean in North Carolina!

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Wilderness Field Instructor

The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education

Wilmington, North Carolina

Now Hiring: Lead Guides for Backpacking & Paddling Trips!

Job start date

Jul 15, 2026

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